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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: L. Oakden Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By 1.Purpose. The applicants are requesting lot width variances for both lots with the goal of a boundary line adjustment. 2.Background. Ressler and Plachecki are neighboring property owners at 3683 and 3685 North Shore Drive. The applicants are looking to complete an administrative boundary line adjustment (officially called a Subdivision Exception) which can be completed by staff and recorded by the owner. Moving the property boundary is a staff administrative action as long as no new non-conformities are created or an existing non-conformity is not increased. The requested variance, if granted, would allow the City to administratively adjust the boundary line. Each property will require a lot width variance in order to allow the boundary line adjustment. Lot width is measured in 2 places on lakeshore properties, at the ordinary high water level (OHWL) and at the 75’ lakeyard setback. Properties in the LR-1C district require 100’ lot width. Similar to other nearby properties, both of these lake-front properties are nonconforming to lot width, area and setbacks. Due to the angle of the proposed lot line, the lot width will decrease at the 75’ lakeyard setback from 54’ to 52’ at 3683 North Shore Drive and at 3685 North Shore Drive it will decrease from 92’ to 82’ at the OHWL. The new property boundary will maintain the same lot areas overall. Most relevant to the City Council’s consideration, the proposed new property line will improve many non- conformities on the both parcels. The building setback, overall hardcover and lot width at the OHWL will improve for 3683 North Shore Drive and the new property line will be move off of the existing driveway bringing the driveway setback closer to conformance for 3685 North Shore Drive. These results will, therefore, further the goals of protecting against overcrowding at the lakeshore in this zoning district and lessen difficulties created by historical development in the neighborhood. Furthermore, the decrease in hardcover at 3683 North Shore Drive serves to mitigate the impacts of hardcover runoff and improve storm water management in the area. 3.15.99 Deadline. The application was complete on May 5, 2022. The 60 Review Period expires July 2, 2022. 4.Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On May 16, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. The commission reviewed the application and discussed support for the application. They noted the improvement to the hardcover calculations and building setbacks were important improvements to the sites. No comments were made during the public hearing. The commission voted 7 to 0 to approve the lot width variances for both properties. 5.Public Comment. No comments from the public have been received 6.Staff Recommendation. Staff finds there are some practical difficulties to support the lot width variance request. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Discuss and provide direction for staff to draft a resolution. Item No.: 7 Date: June 27, 2022 Item Description: LA22-000017, Jon Ressler and Frank Plachecki, 3683 North Shore Drive and 3685 North Shore Drive, Lot Width Variance for both properties Presenter: Laura Oakden Planner Agenda Section: Zoning Report